There is a section on Sustainable Environment that many BSFG members would be particularly interested in. I think this section, which has been copied from the draft plan could be greatly improved and I would like to encourage members to provide feedback to the council about this.

BSFG has cancelled its Kitchen Table Talk Conversation which was to contribute to the Benalla Council 20 year plan for Benalla.However Benalla Council invites interested residents to participate in a Community Vision for Benalla workshop to be held on Monday 2 May 2016 in the Red Gum Room at the Lakeside Community Centre.Two workshop sessions will be available:- 1.30 pm to 3pm including a light afternoon tea- 7 pm to 8.30 pm including a light supper.Confirm your attendance by contacting Sheree Brown, Benalla Council Community and Government Advocacy Coordinator on 03 5760 2600, or email sheree.brown@benalla.vic.gov.auFurther information about the development of a vision for Benalla can be found at the website: www.talkingbenalla.com.au

"You may be aware that Benalla Council is in the process of working on a 20 year plan for Benalla. The steering committee is seeking input from as many people as possible to develop a vision for Benalla. Part of this community consultation process involves conducting Kitchen Table Conversations. As part of this process BSFG has made arrangements to conduct one (or more) of these ‘conversations’ on Wednesday 20th April at 7:30 pm at the Uniting Church.

This notice is an invitation to BSFG members to be involved in this process.

If you are able to take part in this Kitchen Table Conversation about a vision for Benalla please let me know by email by Friday 15thApril.